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Wolfgang Stange, Lord Renfrew, Julie Stevens, Mary McGee

Matthew Bannister on choreographer Wolfgang Stange, archaeologist Lord Renfrew, TV presenter Julie Stevens and racing driver Mary McGee.

Matthew Bannister on

Wolfgang Stange, the director and choreographer who founded the Amici Dance Theatre Company which integrates able bodied and disabled performers. Sir Ben Kingsley pays tribute.

Lord Renfrew, the leading archaeologist who used scientific techniques to challenge the received wisdom in his chosen discipline.

Julie Stevens, the actor who was also one of the earliest presenters of Play School. Johnny Ball shares his memories of working with her.

And Mary McGee, the American motorsport pioneer who competed in both motorcycle and car racing.

Producer: Catherine Powell

Archive:
Cabbages and Kings: The Romans are Coming, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 1972; Julie Steven’s Early Life, Rachel New, 2024; The All Star Record Breakers, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 1976; The Avengers: Box of Tricks, ITV, 1963; The Avengers, ITV, 1963-4; Let’s Make a Musical: Salad Days, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 1979; Star Turn, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Archive, 1977; Play Away, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 1979; Play School, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 1964; Play School, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 1977; Chronicle: Lost Kings of the Desert, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 1979; Young Scientists of the Year: Heat 2, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 1979; Touching Earth, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 1992; Web of Stories, 2017; Alan Macfarlane Archive, 2008

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